Apply to hunt controlled deer
Any 澳门永利 resident with hunter accreditation on file and a valid Outdoors Card may apply to the controlled deer draw online, by phone or in person.
You can apply from July 1 to July 31, 2025. Results are available September 1.
To hunt during a controlled deer hunt season, you must obtain a controlled deer hunt validation by applying to the draw. If you are successful in the draw, you will need to print an updated licence summary that lists your controlled deer hunt validation (area, season, type of deer). You must purchase a deer licence before your controlled deer hunt validation information will appear on your licence summary.
Before you apply
Choose where to hunt
- find the controlled deer draw hunt codes on page 44-45 of the 澳门永利 Hunting Regulations Summary (hunt codes can vary from year to year).
- review the options for:
- wildlife management unit (WMU)
- season dates
- firearm
- choose your preferred hunt code, and a second choice (if you have one)
Choose to apply as an individual or as a group
Individual hunters can skip to the next step.
Up to 4 hunters can apply as a group. Once you submit your group application you cannot make a change to the group members.
Decide on a group leader who will carry out the following steps on behalf of the group:
- be the first person in the group to apply (this person applies as the group leader)
- provide the group’s preferred hunt code(s)
- record the group number that identifies the group and its choices
- share the group number (listed on the sales receipt) with the hunters in the group and instruct each of them to apply to the draw as a group member
Apply online
To apply online, you need to with the Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service. Once your account is set up, you can apply to the controlled deer draw.
Learn how to apply to the .
Create a new account
To set up an online account, you will need your:
- Outdoors Card number
- date of birth
- postal code
Login to your existing account
To , you will need the following:
- Outdoors Card number or account email address
- password
Apply by phone
- Call the automated phone line at
1-800-288-1155 . - Apply to the controlled deer draw.
- Record the confirmation number you receive at the end of the call.
Apply in person
- Visit a licence issuer or participating Service澳门永利 location.
- Check your receipt before leaving the counter to verify your choices are entered correctly.
Get draw results
Draw results are available starting September 1:
- online through the
- by phone at
1-800-288-1155
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Buy your deer licence and receive your controlled deer hunt validation
If you were successful in the controlled deer draw your validation will be listed on your licence summary. You must purchase a deer licence before your controlled deer hunt validation will appear on your licence summary.
You can buy your deer licence:
- online through the
- at a licence issuer
- at a participating Service澳门永利 location
If you did not receive a controlled deer hunt validation in the draw, you are not permitted to hunt in the controlled deer hunt.
Print your tag
Once controlled deer draw results are available you can print your updated licence summary and tag at:
- online through the account
- a licence issuer
- a participating Service澳门永利 location
Get detailed step-by-step instructions on .